Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Prediction 8/12/2026 Today’s WNBA Picks

The Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries meet Wednesday in WNBA action from the Chase Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries prediction.

Matchup History

The Chicago Sky won the first meeting between these two teams by a final score of 69-63 back on May 13th, 2026, with the Sky’s first head-to-head win against Golden State all-time.

Chicago Sky Recap

The Chicago Sky come into this game looking to bounce back from a 97-88 loss at the hands of Seattle last time out to sit at 12-21 this season. After this game, the Sky will take on the Seattle Storm again on the road.

Sky Lose Back-To-Back Games

Kamilla Cardoso has 14.3 PPG with 8.4 RPG to lead the Sky in rebounding along with 2.5 APG. Sydney Taylor has 14.7 PPG and Azura Stevens has 11.6 PPG with 6.9 RPG. Natasha Cloud has 10 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 4.6 APG while Skylar Diggins has 14.2 PPG with 4.9 APG to lead the Sky in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago this season. 

Golden State Valkyries Recap

The Golden State Valkyries come into this game looking to add on to their 84-78 win over Los Angeles last time out to sit at 23-9 this season. After this game, the Valkyries will take on the Dallas Wings at home.

Valkyries Win 4 In A Row

Gabby Williams leads Golden State in scoring with 14.9 PPG along with 3.3 RPG and 2.2 APG while Veronica Burton has 12.2 PPG with a team-high 5.5 APG to lead Golden State in assists. Janelle Salaun has 13.2 PPG with 3.9 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Golden State so far this season while Kayla Thornton’s chipped in 8.1 PPG with 5 RPG. Cecelia Zandalasini has 8.3 PPG while Kiah Stokes has a team-high 5.2 RPG.

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Why the Golden State Valkyries will win

• The Valkyries have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Sky have lost each of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The home team has covered the spread in five of the Sky’s last six games.
• The Sky have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs after losing as favorites.

Why the Chicago Sky will win

• The Sky have won four of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
• The Sky have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Valkyries have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Valkyries’ last six games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Sky’s last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Golden State Valkyries Player Facts

• Veronica Burton has recorded five games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
• Laeticia Amihere has been blocked on 22.7% of her field goal attempts this season – highest mark of any qualified player in the league.

Chicago Sky Player Facts

• Jacy Sheldon has recorded 14 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
• Kamilla Cardoso has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (321) of any player in the league this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent points per game this season (77.1).
• The Golden State Valkyries rank 1st for opponent assists per game this season (18.3).
• The Chicago Sky rank 14th for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.2%).
• The Chicago Sky rank 1st for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (7.6).

Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries Prediction

I’m on the Valkyries in this one. The Sky have been a solid cover team as of late and I think there will be spots to back them, but I don’t like this matchup for Chicago against an elite Valkyries defense and a solid Golden State team that plays their best ball at home. Give me Golden State.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Golden State -8.5